Kane Posted February 24, 2007 Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) Hello Folks, Thought I may post this in hopes of finding a mentor. Let me start off by saying I have never climbed a mountain, never really had the chance. Probably because I live in Louisiana, but thats another story. I am not new to climbing all togethor, and climb sport and trad-sport pretty solid up to 5.11. In other words, I am not a lasy fatass you would have to haul up the mountain. Now, I am 18 and this climb would be sometime after May 7, graduation. I know the best way to do this would be to go through a guiding service, but I really want to do what I can to find one experienced person, who I can follow, and who can show me cramponing, axe use, running belays, self-arrest, glacier travel, and self rescue. Yes, I really know must of the systems already from reading Freedom of the hills, and reading all togethor. If someone would be my mentor or you know of a good candidate, then I would gladly pay for their time, and or pay gas, or whatever.I won't ask someone to do this for free. Add: I would have all my own gear down to the sunscreen. Kane, My email is Kane_schutzman@hotmail.com, or pm for my number. Edited February 24, 2007 by Kane Quote
Kane Posted February 24, 2007 Author Posted February 24, 2007 After talking to tvashtarkatena, we think it may be best for me to ask for a Two-man team. I think this would ease pressure on both me, and my partners, while making the trip much safer. Thanks! Quote
Kane Posted February 26, 2007 Author Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) Alright, I signed up for a 5 day seminar on my adams. I am going to be driving there so my schedule is very flexible. In fact, I am making this thing a huge trip, and plan on staying out for a month or two. In this time I hope to climb Rainier and Several other peaks. Anyways, still looking for parnters, I ll be down with the class after July 20th so that may make you more comfortable! Thanks Edited February 26, 2007 by Kane Quote
DirtyHarry Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 You should try to do some climbing other than volcano slogging while you're up here. Check out Index town wall as a cragging destination and / or Washington Pass for alpine-light multi-pitch routes. Quote
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